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Expanded Coverage of Maternal Depression and/or Mental Health Screening

Posted: 12/03/2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is updating and expanding coverage of maternal depression and/or mental health screenings for individuals up to 12 months postpartum, under Bulletin MMP 25-55, issued November 26, 2025. 

Pursuant to Public Act 246 of 2024, Michigan Medicaid covers early and periodic screening, diagnosis and treatment services, including maternal depression screenings, in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics medical guidelines. The AAP periodicity schedule requires a maternal depression screening to be performed during each EPSDT well-child visit beginning at one month of age and up to six months of age for a child.

Click here to read the full announcement from Blue Cross Complete.

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